Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question you’d like to ask? I’m committed to giving patients the best care and experience I can. There’s no such thing as a bad question when it comes to mental health. Check out the answers to the FAQs below, and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any additional questions.

What are your hours?

Real Talk Therapy has weekday evening telehealth appointments from 5:30 pm - 8 pm, and select Saturday availability (by prior appointment confirmation only) from 10 am - 2 pm.

What are your fees?

In addition to health insurance, Real Talk Therapy, PLLC, accepts self-pay clients at the following *rates =

Initial Intake Session - $200
60 - minute Individual Session - $150
75 - minute Couple's Session - $200

SAVE with our Multi-Session Monthly Packages!

4 Weekly Individual Sessions, normally $600 is $550 when you purchase a monthly package! (Save $50 per month!)

4 Weekly Couples Sessions, normally $800 is $750 when you purchase a monthly package! (Save $50 per month!)

60 - minute support Group, “Round Table” - begins at $50 per person (minimum of 4 participants)

Consultation or Coaching Session: $200 for up to 90 minutes for:

American Disabilities Act (ADA) College or University Academic Accommodations Review
High School Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plans for Academic Accommodations Review

Career Coaching or Resume Review

Self-pay payment methods are accepted in advance or at the beginning of a session and include:

Credit Card by Square or PayPal.

*Rates are subject to change with notification to clients.

Do you accept Insurance?

Real Talk Therapy, PLLC is now pleased to accept several health insurance providers through our practice support company, Headway. We can accept Aetna in NC, Cigna in NC, Carelon Behavioral Health in NC, Quest Behavioral Health in NC, Anthem EAP - Bank of America in NC. Out-of-state providers we accept are Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. Please call your health insurance provider to make sure that behavioral health services are included in your benefits. Also inquire about deductibles that may need to be met before reimbursements can be filed.

How long does each therapy session take?

That depends on what we, together, feel would work best for you. An Initial Session may take 60-90 minutes. An Individual Therapy Session or a Group Session typically lasts 60 minutes. A Couple's Therapy Initial Session may last 90 minutes, and a regular Couple's Session may last 60 minutes.

What is your privacy policy regarding personal information and SMS (text) messages?

Personal Information Collected from Clients: Personal information that may be collected from clients may include client contact information and medical or mental health history. The purpose for collecting personal information is for professional mental health treatment and billing or administration purposes. Client information will not be shared with third parties, partners, or joint ventures. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Messaging Terms and Conditions: If you agree to receive text messages from Real Talk Therapy, PLLC sent from 919-251-5773, message frequency varies and may include messages in relation to appointment reminders and general customer support. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out at any time. Reply HELP for Support.